Image: Pierre Roudier
View of bay.
Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

Located in the Northland region

Camp at Puriri Bay and enjoy walking tracks in the surrounding area. Tracks pass through native forest and along ridgelines before dropping down into secluded bays.

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve is 37 km south east of Russell. Follow Russell Whakapara Rd and continue onto Russell Rd. Turn left into Rawhiti Rd, then right into Whangaruru North Rd.

Read about early Maori and European settlement at Whangaruru North Head.